Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

With 22 first-time councillors elected, several razor-thin contests and some huge winning margins, Thursday’s local elections delivered one of the biggest changes in the authority’s recent history.

The Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Nigel Hartley MBE, is encouraging Islanders to start important conversations about death, dying and bereavement as part of Dying Matters Week 2026.

The votes for the 2026 Isle of Wight local elections have been counted - and the results are in. Today's outcome has proven to be a shock for many, particularly for Phil Jordan, who lost his Ryde North West seat ...

Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Phil Jordan, has dramatically lost his seat in Ryde North West.

A Southern Vectis bus has mounted a grass bank in Shanklin this afternoon (Friday) which is causing significant delays for those travelling through the town. 

Independent Arts, the Isle of Wight’s creative health charity, is delighted to announce a £1,000 donation from Vectis Fairway Lodge.

Traffic is backing up in the East of the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Friday) following a 2-car collision at a busy junction near Ryde.

A national champion wheelchair athlete is set to bring one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports to the Isle of Wight, with a special taster session planned for June.

Tech advancement is both a blessing and a curse. Smart solutions are driving business growth, while the environment is paying the price. Learn how nearshoring can lower the negative climate effects. Why is nearshoring a good choice for climate? Distance ...

Sandown & Lake’s U15 Raptors have been crowned league champions, completing a superb double-winning season.